Juventus are in a rush to complete the transfer of Diego, following speculation Manchester City Football Club are looking to hijack the deal.

The Brazilian playmaker is rated as one of the best players in European football, and he looks certain to leave Werder Bremen when the transfer window reopens.

Reports in Italy claim Juventus are hoping to strike a deal with the German club by the end of the coming weekend, with a fee of £20million set to be tabled.

The Serie A giants were initially happy to wait until the summer to begin negotiations, but speculation linking mega-rich City with Diego has hurried their interest.